The next time you get behind the wheel, make sure to put down your cell phone.

State Police plan to crack down on drivers who text while driving. It's part of Operation Hang Up, which runs from April 23-29. Troopers plan to blanket the roads, targeting drivers who use their cell phones while behind the wheel. "Electronic devices have become commonplace in our lives, but they have no place in the hands of a driver," said Major Molinari. "I've instructed our troopers to take a zero tolerance stance."

Recent research finds drivers talking on cell phones are four times more likely to get into a crash, which is equivalent to the behavior of drunk drivers at the legal limit of .08 BAC. You are 23 times more likely to get into a crash while texting and driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration attributed more than 3,000 deaths last year to distracted driving, calling it a dangerous epidemic on America's roadways.

Police plan to use special inconspicuous vehicles to track down the drivers. They're called CITE (Concealed Identity Traffic Enforcement) vehicles which have no police decals, but are clearly police vehicles when their emergency lights are activated. "The State Police are making distracted driving enforcement a priority, and we are changing our tactics accordingly to step up enforcement," stated Major Molinari. "Every available state trooper will be on patrol during this week, watching for people using cell phones as well as other electronic devices," said Major Molinari. "Speeders, impaired drivers, vehicle occupants who are not properly buckled up, and other traffic violators will also be cited, where appropriate."

If you're caught, you could face a fine of up to $150, face additional mandatory court surcharges and get three points on your license.